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Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus 8010

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus 8010 Key Specs

Canon SX500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Later Model is Canon SX510 HS
Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 8010
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Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus 8010 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus 8010, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX500 IS (16MP) and 8010 (13MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was introduced 2 years after the 8010 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX500 IS matches up against the 8010 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Olympus 8010

 SX500 IS 8010 
AnnouncedAugust 2012February 2010Newer by 32 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Canon SX500 IS

 8010 SX500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Olympus 8010

 SX500 IS 8010 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus 8010 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX500 IS has outside dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Olympus 8010 has measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus 8010 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX500 IS against the 8010.

Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus 8010 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX500 IS and 8010 is 80 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus 8010 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus 8010 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX500 IS and 8010.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX500 IS to offer you greater detail using its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX500 IS will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus 8010 sensor size comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus 8010 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus 8010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Portrait photography advice
Olympus 8010 Portrait photography advice
46
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/1,600 seconds)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Street photography information
Olympus 8010 Street photography information
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competitors (245g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 8010 as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (195 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX500 IS
Travel photography with Olympus 8010
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (195 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
64
environment proof
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (245 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Landscape photography details
Olympus 8010 Landscape photography details
46
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery life (195 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Vlogging info
Olympus 8010 Vlogging info
28
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (245g)
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Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus 8010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Olympus 8010
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISOlympus Stylus Tough 8010
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
Also called - mju Tough 8010
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2012-08-21 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 13MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 1/4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/1600 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 341 gr (0.75 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 195 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $299 $600